Man You Were Looking For
Ocean Alley Lyrics
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This is what she told me, told me
That I've got too much on my plate
Baby you don't know me, know me
So why am I afraid?
To be the one who asks the questions
I'm looking for directions
Sorta hoping you'd explain
How to be the man that you were looking
Man you were looking for
How to be the man that you were looking for
I think you thought this was a game
But the rules are there for breaking, breaking
So I guess I am to blame
That's why my heart is aching, aching
While my body's numb
I'll continue looking for the answer
Your love is like a cancer
And I hope it's not to late
To be the man that you were looking
Man you were looking for
How to be the man that you were looking for
How to be the man that you were looking for
Running, always running
Away
All I need, is for you to stay
Running, always running
Away
All I need, is for you to say
That I'm the man that you were looking for
Gonna be the man that you were looking for
How to be the man that you were looking for
How to be the man that you were looking for
How to be the man that you were looking for
The song "Man You Were Looking For" by Ocean Alley tells a story about a man reflecting on his relationship with a woman who has left him. The chorus of the song highlights the conflict within the man's own mind, as he yearns to be the person the woman was searching for but also questions whether that is truly possible. He feels lost and unsure of himself, hoping for direction and guidance from the woman he loves.
In the first verse, the man considers why he is afraid to ask questions and wants the woman to explain how to be the man that she was looking for. He feels as though he has too much on his plate, but the woman disagrees, which adds to his confusion. He wants to be what she needs but wonders if he is truly capable of being that person.
In the second verse, the man reflects on how they both played games in the relationship and how he is partly to blame for its downfall. He describes his heart as aching and his body as numb, which shows the pain and numbness he feels after losing her. He believes that love is like a cancer and hopes that it's not too late for them to make things right.
The lyrics of "Man You Were Looking For" are full of emotions, and the message is relatable to anyone who has gone through a difficult breakup. The song is melodically pleasing and offers a sense of comfort to listeners who may be going through similar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'll be on my way
She told me to leave
That I've got too much on my plate
She thinks I have too many problems
Baby you don't know me, know me
She doesn't understand me
So why am I afraid?
I'm hesitant to ask questions
To be the one who asks the questions
I want to know how to be with her
I'm looking for directions
I need guidance in love
Sorta hoping you'd explain
Hoping she can help me navigate love
How to be the man that you were looking
I want to know how to be the man of her dreams
Man you were looking for
The perfect man for her
I think you thought this was a game
She treated our relationship as a non-serious affair
But the rules are there for breaking, breaking
But her attitude of being carefree is problematic in trying to build a healthy and stable relationship
So I guess I am to blame
I'm taking responsibility for my mistakes in the relationship
That's why my heart is aching, aching
I'm feeling a deep emotional pain
While my body's numb
My emotions are overwhelming
I'll continue looking for the answer
I'm still trying to figure out how to make the relationship work
Your love is like a cancer
Although I love you, your love is toxic and harmful
And I hope it's not to late
I hope we can still save our relationship
Running, always running
I'm always trying to escape my problems
Away
I'm trying to distance myself from my relationship problems
All I need, is for you to stay
I want her to stay in the relationship to work things out together
All I need, is for you to say
Her affirmation of our love and commitment to each other is what I need
That I'm the man that you were looking for
I want her to confirm that I'm the one she wants to be with
Gonna be the man that you were looking for
I will do everything to become the perfect man for her
How to be the man that you were looking for
I'm still searching for ways to improve myself and become the man she deserves
How to be the man that you were looking for
I will not give up and keep on trying until I become the man she wants me to be
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Baden Jack Donegal, Mitch Galbraith, Lachlan Galbraith, Nic Blom, Tom O'Brien, Angus Goodwin
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